Edexcel•A-Level•Psychology
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Biological Psychology
Brain structure, neurotransmitters, aggression, and biological explanations of behaviour
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Biological Psychology is a key topic in the Edexcel A-Level Psychologyspecification. This topic covers brain structure, neurotransmitters, aggression, and biological explanations of behaviour.
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Structure of the nervous systemCentral nervous systemPeripheral nervous systemAutonomic nervous systemSympathetic divisionParasympathetic divisionSomatic nervous systemStructure and function of neuronsSensory neuronsMotor neuronsRelay neuronsSynaptic transmissionNeurotransmitter releaseReceptor bindingExcitation and inhibitionRole of dopamineRole of serotoninRole of adrenalineRole of noradrenalineBrain localisationFrontal lobe functionsTemporal lobe functionsParietal lobe functionsOccipital lobe functionsPrefrontal cortex and behaviourLimbic system and emotionAmygdala functionHippocampus functionfMRI scanningPET scanningCAT/CT scanningStrengths and limitations of eachBiological explanations of aggressionRole of hormones: testosteroneRole of the amygdalaRole of serotonin in aggressionBrain damage and aggressionGenetic factors in aggressionMAOA gene (warrior gene)Evaluation of biological explanationsEvolution and human behaviourNatural selectionSexual selectionEvolutionary explanations of aggressionRaine et al. (1997) brain abnormalities in murderersPET scans of murderers pleading NGRIProcedure and methodologyFindings on prefrontal cortexFindings on limbic systemEvaluation and implicationsBrendgen et al. (2005) genetics of aggressionTwin study methodologyPhysical vs social aggressionHeritability estimates
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